Mechanical Estimator

Overview

In this role you prepare accurate, competitive tenders for mechanical services, covering HVAC, plumbing and related systems. You will analyse drawings and specifications, perform detailed take-offs, and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to build full cost plans. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape tender strategy and ensure well-structured final submissions. The role combines site visits when needed with a focus on risk-aware budgeting and cost control.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car / allowance
• Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Private health care
• Excellent annual leave entitlement

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant
• Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works
• Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors
• Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances
• Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans
• Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team
• Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions
• Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions
• Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting
• Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools
• Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven track record in electrical estimating (required)
• On offer: competitive salary, company car/allowance, pension, career progression, private health care, generous annual leave

• attention to detail
• commercial awareness
• team collaboration
• estimating and digital take-off tools
• interpretation of mechanical drawings/schematics
• cost planning and budgeting

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